Sunday August 05, 1951: on this day

August 05, 1951 was the 217th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 05, 1951 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1951, who was born and died on August 05, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come On'A My House by Kay Starr), movies (e.g. The Man in the White Suit, directed by Alexander Mackendrick), TV series (e.g. The Lighter Side) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1951?


August 05, 1951 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1951 can also be written as 8/5/1951 in the US and as 5/8/1951 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1951:

August 05, 1951: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 05, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1951 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1951 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 05, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1951.

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Who was born on August 05, 1951?


Famous people born on August 05, 1951:

  • John Jarratt
    John Jarratt

    Australian actor.

  • Carole Laure

    Carole laure is a canadian actress, singer, and director known for her work in the film industry.

  • Samantha Sang

    Australian pop singer.

  • Stephen Kinzer

    Author.

  • Pierre Droulers

    French and belgian choreographers and dancers.

  • Lane Evans

    Politician.

  • Chip Fields
  • Charles Nemes
  • Massimo Ferrero
  • Pete Phipps
  • Franz-Peter Hofmeister
  • Lionello Cosentino

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 7 months old,

or 871 months and 14 days old,

or 3789 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26525 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1951.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1951?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1951.

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August 05, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1951:

  • Hobbes Leavitt

    Astronomer who discovered the period-luminosity relation of Cepheid variable stars.

  • Camillo de Nardis
  • Artur Schnabel

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1951:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1951 was Come On'A My House by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 05, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On'A My House
  2. - Detour

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August 05, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man in the White Suit

The Man in the White Suit

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick

Starring: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough

Country: United States of America

David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Kieron Moore

Country: United States of America

Thunder on the Hill

Thunder on the Hill

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas, Anne Crawford

Best of the Badmen

Best of the Badmen

Release year: 1951

Directed by: William D. Russell

Starring: Robert Ryan, Claire Trevor, Jack Buetel, Robert Preston

Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell

Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Clifton Webb, Joanne Dru, Hugh Marlowe, Zero Mostel

August 05, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Lighter Side

The Lighter Side

Release year: 1951

Heritage

Heritage

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Will von Tagen

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Greg Barker

Front Page Detective

Front Page Detective

Release year: 1951

Starring: Edmund Lowe, Paula Drew, George Pembroke

Country: United States of America

All Around the Town

All Around the Town

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paolo Barzman

August 05, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

Fight Against Fears by Lucy Freeman

Fight Against Fears

By:

Book by Lucy, Freeman

The High Calling by James Street

The High Calling

By:

Bookplate and PON on the front fly

Night At The Vulcan by Ngaio Marsh

Night At The Vulcan

By:

Martyn Tarne, a New Zealander who is in desperate need of funds, accepts a position as a dresser for the Vulcan theater's leading woman.

The Troubled Air by Irwin Shaw

The Troubled Air

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Irwin Shaw's provocative masterpiece about courage and morality during McCarthyism. Clement Archer is the head of a radio station. Five of his employees are accused of

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1951?

On August 05, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1951?

On August 05, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1951?

On August 05, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 1951?

1951 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
  • Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
  • Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres

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What was the calendar for August 1951?

August 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday August 5, 1951